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On this Good Friday, we remember not just Jesus Christs crucifixion, but also the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865. John Wilkes Booth shot Lincoln in the head at Fords Theatre, leading to his death the next morning. Lincolns push for reconciliation with the South and his stance on limited voting rights for Black men may have contributed to his assassination. The Lincolns were attending a play with a young couple, but General Grant had declined the invitation. The event raised questions about security and its potential impact on Reconstruction. Lincolns legacy continues to shape our history, reminding us of the profound influence of historical events.

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